Community Support Specialist

Reports to:

Director of DOM/CRR

Position Hours:

Full Time

Expected Schedule:

FT (40 hours) 11P-7A Monday-Friday

Please send cover letter and resume to:

jburr@chscorp.org

Functional Definition:

The Community Support Specialist (referred to as “CSS”) provides direct care and case management services in a respectful manner to residents in the CHS Residential programs. Key services to be provided include but are not limited to guidance and supportive counseling with life issues, assistance with issues of daily living, housing assistance, encouragement with goal attainment, encouragement with community involvement, and administering prescribed medication.

The CSS is also expected to work with and communicate directly with other staff members supportively and cooperatively, complete required documentation, manage crisis situations, and attend required training programs. The CSS may also be required to assist with regular upkeep of the work site. The CSS is cross trained on all residential programs and may work across all residential sites as needed. CHS uses the Housing First and Harm Reduction service delivery models, assisting clients with housing as the immediate need without requirements to abstain from any harmful behavior prior to being housed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, two years work experience, or combination of work, education and life experiences approved by the agency and funder.

2. Completion of all required training including CPR/First Aid and medication monitoring within first year and maintain afterward.

3. Pre-employment physical and TB screening with results stating person is free from communicable disease, at hire and every two years thereafter.